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YYCCalgary·Calgary International·Calgary, Canada
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Recommended minimum1 hour
Quick Stats
Concourses
3
Domestic Concourse (A/B), International Concourse (D), US Preclearance Area
Max Transit
25m
via walking
Avg. Security
15m
Primary Hub
WestJet
Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
40min
Domestic → International
65min
International → Domestic
80min
International → International
90min
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Getting Between Concourses
YYC uses an automated people-mover train, sometimes called The Link, to connect the domestic and international concourses within the same terminal complex, with the walk to the train plus ride taking up to 25 minutes end to end. Passengers connecting to a US-bound flight must pass through US preclearance, which includes both security screening and US Customs and Border Protection processing, adding significant time versus a standard domestic or international connection.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Key Facts
Single integrated terminal
US preclearance adds complexity
WestJet's primary hub
Automated train between concourses
Airlines at YYC
WestJetAir Canada
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at YYC?

Still below the domestic MCT of 40 minutes, especially with train transfer time factored in. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at YYC?

Workable for domestic-domestic connections with light gate walking, but too tight for anything involving US preclearance. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at YYC?

Solid for domestic-domestic connections and workable for domestic-international with a fast walk. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at YYC?

Meets the domestic-international and near the international-domestic MCT comfortably. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at YYC?

Covers international-international connections including customs clearance with reasonable buffer. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at YYC?

Comfortable margin for all connection types even with moderate delays. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at YYC?

Generous buffer well above all MCT thresholds at YYC. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at YYC?

More than enough time even accounting for winter weather delays or long customs lines. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at YYC?

Excess time for any connection scenario, allowing for a relaxed layover or meal break. See full 4 hr guide →

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